Mentoring Ministry

Fourth Thought: David Understood His Responsibilities

This final blog of the four again deals with situational awareness and the discernment necessary for success in ministry and leadership, but centers on the issue of personal responsibility. Again, I want to turn to David to glean a final principle – that we can understand and accept our responsibilities, in the face of our…

Dr. Bob

March 15, 2009

Responsibilities

Third Thought: David Understood His Abilities

One of my favorite expressions is, “There are no surprises in heaven.” If you could spend time around me, you would know that I regularly remind myself of this when I have a need to place pressures and unexpected circumstances in their proper perspective. Like most of us, I tend to underestimate my own gifts…

Dr. Bob

March 15, 2009

Abilities

Abilities, ministry

Second Thought: David Understood His Opportunities

In the previous post, I wrote about David’s encounter with Goliath (1 Samuel 17). The topic was David’s understanding of his challenges. In this second installment, I want to share some thoughts with you about David’s understanding of the nature of his opportunities. When the army of Saul was confronted with the giant and his…

Dr. Bob

March 15, 2009

Opportunities

David’s life, Opportunities

David Understood His Challenge

I have been thinking about the difficulties of pastoring in today’s complex society. Every pastor faces tough issues and decisions that accompany the call to pastoral service. It seems to me that having correct situational awareness and accurate discernment is vital for success. This kind of awareness and discernment is a combination of naturally endowed…

Dr. Bob

March 15, 2009

Challenges

David’s life, discernment, ministry, situational awareness

Fourth Thought: David Understood His Responsibilities

Third Thought: David Understood His Abilities

Second Thought: David Understood His Opportunities

David Understood His Challenge

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